VIETNAM: NEW ERA

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision issuing the strategy for developing Vietnam’s semiconductor industry by 2030, with a vision to 2050.

The United Nations Summit of the Future opened at the UN headquarters in New York on September 22. Party General Secretary and President To Lam led the Vietnamese delegation to the event and addressed its first plenary session.

Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh, has welcomed over 6,000 visitors since the Typhoon Yagi passed. Efforts are underway to bring tourist activities back to normal in the province.

British newspaper The Daily Telegraph has named My Khe and Non Nuoc in the central city of Da Nang in a list of 50 best beaches on the planet. The two beaches are described "best for atmosphere", according to the newspaper.

The northern mountainous province of Ha Giang has been honored as the Asia’s Leading Regional Cultural Destination 2024 by the World Travel Awards. See more in the following report.

Vietnam’s total trade turnover reached 511.11 billion USD in the first eight months of 2024, marking a 16.7% increase compared to the same period last year.

The Vietnam Circus Federation's aerial duo performance "Lang Biang Love Story" won a silver and two minor prizes at the third Borderless International Circus Festival, held in St. Petersburg, Russia from September 12-16.

Vietnam's fruit export revenue hit 4.63 billion USD in the first eight months of 2024, representing an increase of 30.6% compared to the same period last year, thanks to the opening of several key markets.

Many tourist attractions in Sa Pa town in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai are set to resume operations this weekend, after over 10 days being closed due to typhoon Yagi.

Typhoon Yagi has caused severe destruction across northern Vietnam, leading to heavy rain, flash floods, and widespread flooding in the northern mountainous regions. In response to the extensive damage and loss of life, emergency relief efforts and community support initiatives have been mobilised nationwide to aid affected residents and help them recover from the disaster.

Practicing responsible business in accordance with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria is considered a key that contributes to realising Vietnam’s commitment to bring net emissions to zero by 2050.

Vietnam's economy is expected to grow by 6.1 percent in 2024 and 6.5 percent in both 2025 and 2026, up from 5 percent last year, according to the latest Taking Stock report from the bank.

The northern mountainous province of Ha Giang has been honored as the Asia’s Leading Regional Cultural Destination 2024 by the World Travel Awards. See more in the following report.

To celebrate the National Day 2024, from August 31 to September 2, the Moc Chau tourist area in Son La Province hosted a range of cultural activities. A highlight among them was the panpipe performance, which attracted a large number of visitors.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the United States has surpassed China to become Vietnam's largest market for agricultural, forestry, and fishery products over the past eight months.

Seventy-nine years after gaining independence on September 2, 1945, Vietnam has transformed from an agriculture-based economy into a dynamic and diverse one. The nation is now progressing through a period of industrialisation and modernisation with increasing focus on industry, trade, and services.

The Indian newspaper “Times of India” recently highlighted a series of famous destinations in Vietnam, calling them “magnets” for attracting tourists. Accordingly, Vietnam offers an appealing blend of stunning landscapes, historical sites, and a rich culture.

A group of 4,500 Indian tourists is currently enjoying a trip to in Vietnam. All members of this group are using services at 5-star hotels in Hanoi, including both dining and accommodation. The tourists are very enthusiastic about their sightseeing journey in the capital city.

The University Medical Centre in Ho Chi Minh City has announced a major medical achievement—the successful completion of its first heart transplant. The heart, donated by a young man in Hanoi, was transported across the country and transplanted into a recipient in Ho Chi Minh City. The entire process, from the moment the heart was harvested in Hanoi until it began beating again in the recipient's body, took just 10 hours.

The Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh is hosting a festival to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its special waxed coconut fruit in Cau Ke district from August 25.